Fel-Pro 1039 Steel core laminate Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

The steel wire rings within this Fel-Pro 1039 head gasket are designed to provide a highly concentrated seal right around the combustion chamber. This construction is key for handling the higher cylinder pressures you'll find in performance V8 engines like the 383, 413, 426, and 440 cubic inch displacements.

Fel-Pro builds these gaskets with a steel core laminate and proprietary materials, specifically thinking about the realities of engine repair. The wire rings are what give these gaskets about three times the combustion sealing force compared to a standard head gasket, making them a solid choice when you're rebuilding the top end of a performance engine. Just remember, these aren't meant for vehicles that need to meet emissions standards.